The locks, which have been closed since January, will reopen and usher in the 2026 shipping season.

The Soo Locks park and viewing platform will open at 11:30 p.m. March 24 to allow visitors to welcome the first passing ship, ...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District will open the Poe Lock, part of the Soo Locks, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to all marine traffic at 12:01 a.m. EST on March 25, marking the start ...

A sure sign of spring is the re-opening of the Soo Locks following its annual winter maintenance. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have stated that the Poe Lock will open to all marine traffic at ...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will open the Soo Locks at 12:01 a.m. on March 25.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Great Lakes shipping season is kicking off this week as the the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie reopen early, marking the start ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SAULT STE. MARIE — The Great Lakes shipping season will begin a little sooner than expected with the Poe Lock opening on March 21.